Make a no-sew no-tie lavender bag from a scrap of fabric Following on from yesterday’s post on a no sew lavender bag, I have taken it one step further and eliminated the need for knots and bows! Just take a scrap of fabric, some pinking shears and a handful of dried lavender flowers, plus some…
Category: Lavender craft
No sew lavender bag make
Make a no sew lavender bag from a scrap of fabric No stitching needed for this lavender bag, just a handful of dried lavender flowers, a square of fabric and some ribbon. How to make this lavender bag Cut a 25cm (10″) square of fabric using pinking shears for a neat edge. I used a…
Ten uses for dried lavender
Dried lavender has many uses Dried lavender is gaining popularity at the moment for home crafts. Many people have a lavender bush in their garden and can dry their own, or it is very easy to source online. Paradoxically, I think my old Aunt Nancy (born in 1926) was a member of the last generation…
How to make lavender tea
Relax with a cup of lavender tea Lavender tea is both refreshing and relaxing. Don’t just save it for bedtime – enjoy it on a sunny Sunday afternoon in the garden! This willow pattern china reminds me of afternoon tea in the garden with my elderly granny and aunt. We used to visit them about…
Battling clothes moths using dried lavender
Clothes moths are a common irritation traditionally remedied using dried lavender I was watching TV the other night and saw a programme on the clothes moth. Apparently they originated in owl pellets! A human’s wardrobe can – it seems – be said to resemble an owl nest from the moth’s point of view! The larvae…